With Trump’s Backing Uncertain, Europe Scrambles to Shore Up Its Own Defenses
staff European leaders will gather Monday to plot a rough path forward on defense. Wavering support from President Trump is likely to drive the debate.
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For China, Trump’s Moves Bring Pain, but Also Potential Gains
President Trump’s tariffs hurt China, but his other actions have alienated U.S. allies, giving Beijing an opening to strengthen its global standing.
Across Border From Detroit, Bafflement and Anger Over U.S. Tariffs
Windsor, the heart of Canada’s auto industry, had been on the upswing. Now people feel betrayed by a neighbor, fearing that factories will close.
Ahmed al-Shara, Syria’s New Interim President, Travels to Saudi Arabia
Ahmed al-Shara’s trip to Riyadh, where he spent his childhood, offers clues about his vision for a post-Assad Syria.
Ukraine Says at Least 18 Civilians Are Killed in Strikes
At least 14 people were killed in the city of Poltava, Ukrainian officials said, blaming Russia. Four people were killed in Sudzha, a Russian town held by Ukraine, in a…
The Dark Side of Canada’s Fight Over Lobster
As Canada wrangles an epic, decades-long saga of who can fish for lobster, and when, emerging threats are heating up the conflict in Nova Scotia.
Russia, Seeking to Salvage Military Bases, Goes Hat in Hand to Syria
The arrival of the first top Russian diplomat in Damascus since Bashar al-Assad’s fall kicks off negotiations over the fate of Moscow’s bases in Syria.
The Divine, the Digital and the Political at Humanity’s Largest Gathering
The Maha Kumbh Mela, a Hindu festival in India that is drawing hundreds of millions of pilgrims, is a powerful marketing tool for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies.
DeepSeek A.I. Is a Win for China, but a Danger to Party Control
DeepSeek’s success embodies China’s ambitions in artificial intelligence. But it could also threaten the grip on power the nation’s leaders hold.
Life in Goma After a Rebel Takeover
For those living in Goma, which has been captured by Rwanda-backed rebels, there is little water, little food and much uncertainty.